Origin
Brick, NJ
Morning in Brick on Friday
Local time
9:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brick, NJ to Brownville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brick, NJ
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Brownville, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
The drive from Brick, NJ to Brownville, NJ covers 33 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 34, NJ 18, NJ 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.3 miles on NJ 34. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 42m highway drive covering 33 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 34 and NJ 18. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.3 miles on NJ 34.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 34 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 34 and NJ 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.8 miles in near NJ 34.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles (NJ 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NJ 34
Take the exit onto NJ 34
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
29.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward US 9 North: The Amboys, New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 30
Toward US 9 North: The Amboys, New York
5
31.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
7
31.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
7
31.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brick, NJ to Brownville, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward New York along the way.
New York
29.8 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 34 | 11.3 mi | 14m |
| NJ 18 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| NJ 70 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| US Highway 9 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| NJ 33 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Old Bridge-Matawan Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Chambersbridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Thames Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 34
— 11.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brick, NJ and Brownville, NJ.
1
Start on (631)
236 ft
·
5 sec
·
Brick Boulevard
2
Turn slight right
332 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn straight onto CR 549
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Chambersbridge Road
4
Turn right onto NJ 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 70
5
Continue on NJ 70
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 70
Use the slight right / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
7
Merge onto NJ 35
260 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 35
8
Continue on NJ 34
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
9
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
287 ft
·
3 sec
·
NJ 34
10
Continue on NJ 34
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
NJ 34
11
Continue on NJ 34
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto NJ 33; NJ 34
451 ft
·
6 sec
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
13
Continue on NJ 33; NJ 34
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 33; NJ 34
14
Take the exit onto NJ 34
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 34
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick
16
Merge onto NJ 18
11 mi
·
12 min
·
NJ 18
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 30
Toward US 9 North: The Amboys, New York
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto US 9
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 9
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
21
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
this road
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward CR 516: Matawan, Old Bridge
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward CR 516 East: Matawan
24
Turn straight onto CR 516
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Old Bridge-Matawan Road
25
Turn sharp right onto Cottrell Road
442 ft
·
16 sec
·
Cottrell Road
26
Turn left onto Thames Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Thames Drive
27
Turn right onto Cloister Court
406 ft
·
17 sec
·
Cloister Court
28
Arrive at destination
Cloister Court
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.47 one way
$10.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brownville, NJ
Morning in Brownville on Friday
Local time
9:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brick, NJ to Brownville, NJ covers 33 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 34, NJ 18, NJ 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.5 miles from Brick, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.8 miles (NJ 34): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Brick, NJ to Brownville, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward New York along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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